Updates

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The Refugee World Cup Scotland 2026 is coming up fast - and really making headlines!

13 June 2026
We were delighted to have Scotland World Cup 1998 legends join us to start the kick-off for the most diverse and exciting grassroots tournament in the country.
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First Minister John Swinney visits Glasgow Afghan United

8 December 2025
Glasgow Afghan United loves culture, and this St Andrew's Day our young members celebrated their dual Scottish and Afghanistani identities with a visit from First Minister John Swinney.
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Scottish Parliament Reception: Remembering Ahmad Shah Massoud

8 October 2025
Outreach and raising the voice of Afghanistani New Scots is a huge part of the work of Glasgow Afghan United. And so we were delighted to welcome distinguished guests and members ...
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Earthquake Emergency Relief: Support from Scotland

2 October 2025
For many in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province, life will never be the same. A deadly earthquake and aftershocks have claimed thousands of lives, left many more injured and homeless, and crippled already weak infrastructure.
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Beyond Victimhood: International Conference on the Women of Afghanistan

26 September 2025
WITH education outlawed, jobs removed, open speech denied and even being seen through a window criminalised, the women of Afghanistan live under extreme restrictions to all aspects of life.
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Four Years of Taliban Rule: UK Must Support Afghanistan

26 September 2025
To mark this unwelcome anniversary, Scottish charity Glasgow Afghan United has urged the UK Government to support the people of Afghanistan and oppose legitimacy for the Taliban.
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The final whistle has blown on this year’s Refugee World Cup Scotland!

12 August 2025
The country’s most diverse football tournament returned to Glasgow, where competition was hotter than ever. After a day of serious sporting action, Kingsway FC emerged as worthy winners of this year’s trophy.
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Resisting Oppression: GAU In Solidarity with the People of Afghanistan

14 August 2024
It is hard to express what it means to lose your country. In the hands of the Taliban, Afghanistan is lost to us – stolen by the terrorist Taliban.
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GAU Hosts Afghan Athletes at 2023 UCI Cycling Championships Community BBQ

30 August 2023
It was an honour to host a special community reception for the Afghan athletes competing 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships with a BBQ at our GAU Allotment.
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Our Women’s Cycling group took part in the opening ceremony of UCI World Championships.

24 August 2023
The UCI World Championships have brought their excitement to Glasgow, and our Women’s Cycling group is deeply engaged in the action.
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Two years after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan

15 August 2023
Two years after the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, Glasgow Afghan United sends solidarity to the people suffering under this rule.
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GAU statement on the offshoring of asylum seekers

14 April 2022
We urge the UK Government not to proceed with the offshoring of asylum seekers in Rwanda or any other country or territory outwith the United Kingdom’s own borders. 
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Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Afghanistan Appeal

14 March 2020
We truly wish we didn’t have to ask for charity to support lives in Afghanistan this winter, but the reality is that this is life and death for many people.
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Annual Refugee Festival Football Tournament Promotes Unity and Inclusion

14 September 2019
The annual refugee festival tournament is an initiative of the GAU in collaboration with the Scottish Unity Football League.